8 Marlborough High Students Pursue Trade Training At Assabet Valley

The students are enrolled in Marlborough High School's Dual Enrollment Program this year.

Worcester Police Seek Man’s Identity In Larceny Investigation

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information about his identity is asked to call Worcester police.

Worcester Schools Honor 10 Graduates, Education Advocate

Graduates and a longtime supporter of district students will be honored this month for their achievements, leadership and community service.

Large Lottery Prize Sold In Worcester

One lucky Massachusetts Lottery player won a large prize after buying a ticket in the city.

Costco Plans 33 New Stores: New Location Proposed In MA

The warehouse club is preparing a major expansion as plans for a new warehouse in Massachusetts move through local review.

Ice Nine Kills Reveal “A Very Vicious Christmas” EP at Worcester’s Silver Scream Con

The eight-track collection of twisted Christmas classics — created for Halloween Horror Nights’ Terror Tram starring Art the Clown — arrives

🌱 Motorcyclist Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl After Worcester Crash

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Part Of Worcester Dog Park To Close For Renovations

Crews are completing another round of renovations at the dog park.

Worcester Marketing Agency Celebrates 10 Years In Business

The business celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting after opening in 2016.

Motorcyclist Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl After Worcester Crash

The motorcycle crash over the weekend led to drug trafficking charges against a 31-year-old man.

🌱 How worried should Worcester residents be about 39 out-of-service hydrants?

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🌱 Who will lead Worcester’s library after Jason Homer heads to Maryland?

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🌱 Worcester Shootings, Robberies Decline Through August 2026

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Worcester Shootings, Robberies Decline Through August 2026

Gun violence and other serious crimes declined in Worcester during the first eight months of 2026, new data shows.

Worcester Earns 3-Star National Designation For Immigrant Inclusion

Worcester earned top marks for economic development, but reviewers cited gaps in mental health, immigrant leadership and public trust.

🌱 Worcester Man Accused Of Using Dead Man's Identity For More Than 20 Years

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Worcester Public Library Director Announces Departure

WPL is preparing for a leadership change as its executive director leaves.

Worcester Candy Shop Celebrating 5 Years In Business

Free candy, merch, raffles and more are planned for the celebration.

Worcester Railers Donate $2K To Friendly House Amid 'Month Of Giving'

Two Worcester Railers employees gave back to the community by supporting local families this week.

Worcester Man Accused Of Using Dead Man's Identity For More Than 20 Years

Federal prosecutors say he used a dead man’s identity to obtain SNAP, MassHealth and a Massachusetts identification card.

Worcester Schools Launch Anti-Racism Campaign After Athletes Targeted

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Congressman James McGovern joined the school district in launching the campaign.

🌱 National Chicken Chain Expands In Worcester County

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National Chicken Chain Expands In Worcester County

The new eatery will replace a former Uno Pizzeria & Grill.

Worcester County Man Pleads Guilty To Use Instant Messenger To Distribute Child Porn

The 50-year-old man pleaded guilty in a case involving the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.

UMass Memorial Health Names New Chief Financial Officer

He will succeed Sergio Melgar, who plans to retire in January 2027.

Worcester Bakeshop Celebrates Opening Of Third Location

A favorite Worcester bakery, café and restaurant celebrated a major expansion this week.

Cocaine, Fentanyl Pills And Loaded Gun Seized In Worcester

Two men are facing charges after police search reported finding drugs and an unserialized firearm on Tuesday.

State Report Finds Clergy Abused 'Nearly 1,000 Children' In 3 MA Dioceses

Almost 300 Catholic clerics abused about 1,000 children in the Worcester, Fall River and Springfield dioceses, a state investigation found.

🌱 Worcester School Ranked Best Public High School In MA

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Man Sentenced To Prison In 2021 Worcester Killing

The 35-year-old man pleaded guilty to the 2021 killing of 29-year-old Erica Lara.

Popular Halal Street Food Spot Opens In Downtown Worcester

The Boston-based food truck, eatery, and catering business specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine now serves customers in Worcester.

17 Worcester Teachers Receive Nearly $23K In Grants

The grants will support literacy materials, classroom libraries, a sensory room, technology, field trips and other student programs.

Worcester School Ranked Best Public High School In MA

A Worcester school emphasizing math and science topped a new ranking of Massachusetts' best public high schools.

Beloved 'Dancing With The Stars' Couple Coming To Worcester

The Dancing with the Stars pros are heading to a Worcester stage next year.

Worcester Man Faces Drug Charges After Stop Near Shrewsbury School

A traffic stop near Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury led to the seizure of suspected oxycodone and cocaine, police said.

Worcester Elementary School Gets Large Sports Equipment Donation

The school, which serves Pre-K through sixth graders, launched a two-year partnership with the national nonprofit Good Sports.

'True Friend': Worcester Mourns Longtime Publisher, Advocate Paul Giorgio

A longtime Worcester community figure is being remembered for his decades of service, leadership and dedication to the city.

Housing Assistance Nonprofit Opens New Downtown Worcester Office

The downtown move places the nonprofit closer to residents seeking help finding or maintaining safe, stable housing.

Free Parking At Worcester Lots During Storm

The city is opening two municipal parking lots at no charge during the upcoming nor'easter.

Worcester Schools To Launch Anti-Racism Campaign After Athletic Incidents

Students and public officials will come together next week to formally launch a districtwide campaign against raci